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I-team examines Minneapolis tragedy with experts' insights

(WBRE/WYOU) — As law enforcement investigates the mass shooting in Minneapolis, where two children were killed and more than a dozen injured, reaction to the tragedy is being heard in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Tonight, the I-Team's Andy Mehalshick talks with a prosecutor and a psychiatrist about these mass shootings and what lessons might be learned from these tragedies. 

As the investigation into the tragedy in Minnesota continues to unfold, questions are being raised about the mental health of the shooter, Robin Westman.

Drug, gun crimes get Luzerne County man 10+ years

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for drug and firearm offences he committed in 2024.

According to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, in June of 2024, 32-year-old Justis Shea, of Glen Lyon, intended to distribute fentanyl and K2, a synthetic cannabinoid, out of a hotel room in Luzerne County.

Crash hospitalizes one, closes part of River Street

The release states that Shea also admitted to possessing a stolen rifle while being a felon.

Motorcyclist killed in deadly River Street crash

PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that closed part of North River Street in Plains Township on Friday.

A Jeep and a motorcycle collided on Friday near the Burger King on North River Street in Plains Township.

Four arrested after trying to run from police on blighted property

The driver of the motorcycle has been transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police had closed part of North River Street from the Burger King at Hancock Street to Carey Street.

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